ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 21 -- United States Patent no. 12,440,008, issued on Oct. 14.
"Steady staff" was invented by Thomas Joseph Neuwirth (Sebastopol, Calif.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present invention provides a multifunctional telescopic support staff adaptable for diverse indoor and outdoor activities. It significantly improves upon conventional support devices in terms of stability, adjustability, and versatility. The steady staff is particularly beneficial for individuals requiring stable support due to conditions such as essential tremor, facilitating enhanced mobility and steady support for optical devices, and serving as a structural component in temporary shelters."
The pat...